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Group of Boy Scouts who also do many " odd jobs " for the old people
throughout the year, and many of the religious bodies, and especially
the Salvation Army, do excellent work in visiting old people in their own
homes.
Shops Act, 1934
In the course of their routine inspection the Sanitary Inspectors paid
attention to the ventilation and temperature of shops and the provision
of washing accommodation and sanitary conveniences.
Slaughter Houses
Two slaughter houses are licensed in this Borough but were not in use
during the year.
Baths and Wash-Houses
The Council maintains three swimming baths at Laurie Grove adjoining
the Town Hall. A plant giving continuous filtration and sterilisation
maintains the purity of the water at all times. The plant is capable of
filtering the whole of the water in the baths within four hours and the
system of “ break-point” chlorination ensures the purity and safety of
the water even during periods of maximum use.
Two of the swimming baths are open all the year, but the large bath is
closed from October until April, during which time a sprung floor is put
in place and the building is used as a hall. At the end of 1950 it was not
possible to use the hall because the worn condition of the floor necessitated
the supply of a complete new floor. At the same time alterations were
made to improve the dressing accommodation for females and to improve
the lavatory and pre-cleansing facilities for both sexes. In addition to the
swimming baths there are 60 slipper baths for public use at Laurie Grove.
At the Evelyn Baths, Clyde Street, there are 60 slipper baths and
facilities for Russian Vapour Baths and Foam Baths, and in addition a
public wash-house is provided.
At the baths at Ilderton Road 18 slipper baths are provided.